Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.2% has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength0.2%
Last updated2025-04-07

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

ALPHAGAN

ABBVIE CORPORATION

0.2% · DIN 02236876

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.2%

ALCON CANADA INC

0.2% · DIN 02245942

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-BRIMONIDINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.2% · DIN 02243026

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-BRIMONIDINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.2% · DIN 02246284

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BRIMONIDINE OPHTHALMIC

PHARMEL INC

0.2% · DIN 02246283

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BRIMONIDINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.2% · DIN 02249456

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02515377

Strength

0.2%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE

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Shortage History